Patricia (Tena) Christine Flynn

Wednesday

May 8, 2013 at 6:00 AM

62, of Good Hope

Patricia (Tena) Christine Flynn, 62, of Good Hope died peacefully while surrounded by loving family and friends on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tena was born on Saturday, March 17, 1951, to Kermit and Deloris Royer of Tennessee, Ill. She married her high school sweetheart, Syd Flynn, and raised their family in Colchester, Macomb and Good Hope.

Surviving to mourn her passing are parents Kermit and Deloris Royer; husband of more than 44 years, Syd Flynn of Good Hope; sons Matt of Glen Burnie, Md., Mark of Quincy, Mike of Baraboo, Wis., Marshall of Arlington, Va., and Mitch of Macomb; two grandsons and three granddaughters; and brothers David Royer of Pekin, Ill., and Terry Royer of East Peoria.

Tena was a lifelong resident of McDonough County. She graduated from Colchester High School and later earned a bachelor of arts degree from Western Illinois University.

Tena was a loving mother, a doting grandma and a caring “mom” to countless children throughout her four decades as a licensed home daycare provider. Family was her world.

The Flynn Family would like to extend its sincerest thanks to the staffs of McDonough District Hospital, Heartland Health Care Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center for their compassionate care and support.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, at the Jones Mortuary in Colchester, officiated by Pastor Victor Randle, Jr. Family and friends are invited to share words of remembrance during this celebration of Tena’s life. The family will meet with friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Friends may sign the register book at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and after 8 a.m. on Saturday until time of services. In lieu of flowers, Tena’s wishes were for memorials to be sent to a favorite children’s hospital or local animal shelter, or to the Family of Tena Flynn to offset medical expenses.

To leave condolences to the family visit online at jonesmortuaryfh.com.

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